wai4 gong2維港维港
Jyutpingwai4 gong2
Yalewàih góng
Definition
Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong.
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How it's used
Locals almost exclusively use this shortened form when referring to the harbour in daily conversation. Using the full name sounds overly formal or like reading from a tourist guidebook. It is frequently associated with iconic events like the New Year fireworks or the Symphony of Lights.
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The night view of Victoria Harbour is really beautiful.
Do you want to go for a walk at Victoria Harbour tonight?
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Common phrases
both sides of Victoria Harbour
Victoria Harbour scenery
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
